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Columba Enrichment Program

EIN 93-4491720 · Durango, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR OBJECTIVE THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE PROGRAM, WHERE RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE THE HALLMARK OF OUR BEHAVIOR. THE RESULT WILL BE YOUNG PEOPLE YOU WILL BE VERY PROUD OF AND WHO WILL SET AN EXAMPLE AS THEY MOVE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND ON INTO THEIR PERSONAL LIVES AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $775,583 spent. COLUMBA ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE OPERATION OF A HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TO SERVE STUDENTS IN THE DURANGO, CO AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE FULL PROGRAM OF A 5 DAY A WEEK IS OFFERED FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8. THE COLUMBA ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH ST. COLUMBA PRIVATE SCHOOL AND OTHER HOMESCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS ENHANCE THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY BEING PROVIDED AT ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL AS WELL AS OPEN TO OTHER STUDENTS FROM OTHER HOMESCHOOLS IN THE AREA. OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: MATH, SPANISH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND STEM. ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY CONTRACTED TEACHERS THROUGH ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL. ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE ON THE ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL PREMISES. 100% OF OUR TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. COLUMBA ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (BOCES) 100% OF OUR FUNDING SUPPORTS OUR ACTIVITES. OUR VISION IS TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO CURRENTLY ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OR ARE HOMESCHOOLED IN OUR AEA. OUR ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THIS EXEMPT PURPOSE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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